Tweens

Self-described as a "nasty, doo-woppy band," Cincinnati's TWEENS borrow from their hometown's rock history as well as from bad-girl punk from the '70s through the '90s. Soon after forming in 2013, Tweens began playing local shows and released a cassette of covers, Live @ Mohawk. The band got a break in 2013 when it was recommended as an opening act for one of the Breeders' Last Splash reunion gigs by the owner of a local record store. After that show, TWEENS were brought on for much of the Breeders' East Coast dates and for their entire West Coast tour. Between these shows and dates with the Black Lips, the band recorded its self-titled debut album, released in 2014. ~ Heather Phares